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Executive Order 12564, Drug-Free Federal
Workplace, states in part that "the use
of illegal drugs or the use of legal drugs
illegally by Federal employees impairs the
efficiency of Federal Agencies, jeopardizes
public health and safety, and violates the
public trust." Substance abuse increases the
burden on other employees who do not use
illegal drugs and also is an economic
problem due to lost productivity in the
workplace, insurance claims, sick benefits,
accidents, and theft. Abusers endanger all
who rely on them for their well being and
safety. If your new position requires a
pre-employment drug testing, your HR
Specialist will contact you with more
information and instructions on what is
required prior to reporting for duty.
Executive Order 12564, Drug-Free Federal
Workplace, applies to all employees, even if
your position in not designated as part of
the testing pool.
The Department's Substance Abuse Testing
Program covers all Federal employees of the
Department of Energy. Authorization for this
program comes through Executive Order 12564
or Department of Transportation regulations
(49 CFR). The Department's Program covers
applicant, random, reasonable suspicion,
post-accident, and voluntary testing.
However, only those employees who occupy a
position that is a Testing-Designated
Position (TDP) are subject to random
testing. Applicant, reasonable-suspicion,
post-accident, and voluntary testing cover
all employees. The Program was established
to help employees seek help for substance
abuse problems through the Employee
Assistance Program and to deter employees
from using illegal drugs.
TDP's fall into several position
categories, including: National Security,
Public Health and Safety, Presidential
Appointees, Law Enforcement, and Operation
and Maintenance of Transportation or Major
Electrical Equipment. Currently there are
approximately 2,500 positions that meet the
TDP criteria and are therefore included in
the Department's Random Testing Pool.
Employees who occupy a position in the
Random Testing Pool will receive (if you
haven't already) a 30-Day Notice informing
you that your position is included in the
Random Testing Pool; that you that you will
be subject to random testing 30 days after
the date of the notice; and that provides in
greater detail information concerning the
Testing Program and the requirements and
procedural steps concerning sample
collection, testing, and the final decision
by the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The
Notice also covers what steps will be
followed by the agency in the event of
positive test results and what
responsibilities you have with the
Department's Drug-Free Workplace Program.
Additional information concerning the
Department's Drug-Free Workplace Program can
be obtained by reviewing DOE O 3792.3,
Drug-Free Federal Workplace Testing
Implementation Program. You may also contact
Jason Anderson at
andersjl@id.doe.gov or 203-526-0174 with
questions about the Department's Drug-Free
Workplace Program |
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